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Summerfest Returns to Rift With Fun New Events

Players can pack up their summer essentials and return to Telara on July 25th for Summerfest. Rift will have gamers embarking on epic quests and participating in fun events to gain a treasure-trove of loot.





From the Press Release
Pack your swimsuits and bait your lines as the season of high-summer adventures returns to Telara on July 25th with an incredible array of new content. The Architects' threats have yet to be revealed, so for now the Ascended can rest, relax and revel in the summer sunshine together through scavenger hunts, fishing adventures and the opportunity to catch rare companions. 


Not all can enjoy the summer festivities for long, however, as Swarmlord Khargroth gathers his followers and plans to wreak havoc across the plains of Telara in the Exuvia of Khargroth zone event. A treasure-trove of loot awaits in this upcoming event! 

Summerfest Key Features:
  • Zone Event: The Exuvia of Khargroth
    In tune with the cyclical nature of the seasons, Swarmlord Khargroth gathers those loyal to him and unleashes them upon Telara. Thwart his quest for revenge and loot the treasures of the devilish Fae.
  • Scavenger Hunts
    Join your friends for scavenger hunts throughout Telara - ride a barrel down Scarlet Gorge Falls, risk life and lips to plant a kiss on some of Telara's greatest villains, and more. You'll have to follow the clues, though - hunt objectives aren't marked on your map!
  • Rare Companions
    Unique and adorable critters return to zones across the continent of Mathosia. Catch and befriend up to 11 special companions, from black bunnies to striped prairie dogs and colorful cobras.
  • Make a Splash
    Summer fashion’s alive at the RIFT Store! Sport a variety of swimsuits and exclusive items including Sunset, a feisty avian companion.
  • Spoils of Summer
    Camp out to earn the title "the Counselor" and catch Summer Sunfish from special nodes throughout the event. As you complete Summerfest quests, you'll earn Friendship Bracelets and Merit Badges you can trade in for seasonal loot.
  • Win Credits
    During Summerfest, Daily Login Gifts have a chance of including 25-75 RIFT Credits. If you're a Patron, you have an even higher chance of receiving free Credits!

About Rift
Adventure in the world of Telara as either a noble Guardian or technomagical Defiant and enter a dynamic fantasy where 8 primal forces battle for control in an ever-changing landscape. Build your own class using the Ascended Soul system, embark on epic conflicts that bring you into the story, battle others in exhilarating Player vs. Player combat, achieve new heights of power by tackling epic raids, and so much more.

To learn more, visit the official Rift website.

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